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26/08/2026

A concrete example of the multi-energy transition in heavy transport.

Colruyt Group is moving forward with hydrogen trucks while electric trucks are also gaining ground in the market.

Rather than opposing technologies, this illustrates something we have been saying for a long time: different mobility energies will continue to coexist depending on the use case, range, infrastructure and operational constraints.

For heavy transport in particular, the transition is unlikely to follow one single path.

This project is a good example of that reality taking shape in Belgium.

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Colruyt a mis en service deux nouveaux camions à hydrogène pour approvisionner ses supermarchés et prévoit d’en déployer vingt, alors même que l’industrie du camion parie surtout sur la filière électrique. 

19/08/2026

European road freight rates are rising sharply, but not because demand is booming.

The latest IRU x Upply x Transport Intelligence benchmark shows a clear contrast in Q2 2026:
• Contract rates: +15.2 points year on year
• Spot rates: +13.9 points
• Road freight volumes: -1.6% year on year
• Average EU diesel price: €1.94/l, up 27%

The key message is clear: volumes are beginning to stabilise, but the rise in freight rates is mainly being driven by higher operating costs, with diesel playing a major role.

A strong indication of the cost pressure currently facing European road transport.

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The IRU x Upply x Ti Q2 2026 report shows that European contract and spot markets have accelerated sharply, breaking with the softer conditions seen through late 2025 and in Q1 2026. Contract rates rose to 148 index points, up 7.9 points quarter on quarter (QoQ) and 15.2 points year on year (YoY). S...

05/08/2026

The European commercial vehicle market returned to growth in the first half of 2026.

New registrations increased by:

• 1.9% for vans

• 9.8% for trucks

• 22.7% for buses

The transition between energy types remains gradual.

Diesel still represented 79.1% of new van registrations and 92.1% of new truck registrations. At the same time, electrically-chargeable registrations continued to grow, reaching 13.2% of the van market, 4.8% of the truck market and 27.7% of the bus market.

These figures show a market in transition, with different technologies progressing at very different speeds depending on the vehicle segment and its operational requirements.

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The European commercial vehicle market recorded a positive first half of 2026, despite geopolitical headwinds. Growth in the van and truck segments reflected a recovery from a low base, while the bus segment showed strong growth. Electrically-chargeable vehicles continued to gain market share, but u...

21/07/2026

⚫ 🟡 🔴 Happy Belgian National Day!

Today, we celebrate Belgium and all the people and companies who contribute to its mobility, transport and economic activity every day.

We would like to wish all our clients, partners and connections a very happy National Day.

Proud to support Belgian companies in managing their mobility energies throughout the year.

15/07/2026

Belgium is moving closer to introducing a digital road vignette from May 2027.

The current proposal would apply to vehicles under 3.5 tonnes, with an annual price expected to range between €90 and €125.

The system would be fully digital and linked to the vehicle’s number plate, while heavy goods vehicles would remain covered by the existing kilometre charge.

A significant development for mobility in Belgium, with several practical details still to be confirmed.

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Différents tarifs seront d’application : pour un jour, dix jours, un mois, deux mois, un an. Des prix différents...

08/07/2026

July 2026 brings several regulatory and operational changes for road transport in Europe. These include:

• smart tachograph requirements for part of the light commercial vehicle segment in international transport
• new toll rules in the Netherlands and Belgium, including a CO2 component
• additional GSR safety requirements for newly produced trucks and coaches
• stronger controls in Germany
• further customs and posting-related adjustments

Taken together, these changes illustrate the diversity of topics currently shaping the European road transport framework.

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Juillet 2026 : règles UE, péages et sécurité routière

01/07/2026

Heatwaves are no longer just a weather issue.

They are becoming a real operational issue for transport and logistics.
Recent signals are already clear:

• in Belgium, TLV warns about pressure on cold chains and more difficult working conditions on the ground
• across Europe, companies are adapting schedules, equipment and daily operations to keep operations running
• disruptions in neighbouring countries can also impact logistics flows well beyond local borders

This means one thing: extreme heat is becoming a planning variable in its own right.

It affects deliveries, handling, cold chain operations, infrastructure reliability and, ultimately, costs.

In this context, the ability to monitor operations, anticipate disruptions and rely on accurate data becomes increasingly important.

24/06/2026

Mazda is putting an interesting idea back on the table.

What if combustion engines were not entirely out of the game yet, under certain conditions?

The company is working on a system designed to capture part of the CO₂ directly on board while driving.

It is still far too early to draw conclusions. But this kind of development is a useful reminder that the transition may not be built around one single technology.

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Le constructeur automobile Mazda travaille sur un système prometteur qui pourrait permettre de rouler dans des véhicules thermiques neutres en carbone d'ici quelques années.

17/06/2026

The latest ITLB report on road transport conditions in Belgium sends a clear signal.

The sector experienced a difficult first quarter.

Activity declined, both in domestic and international transport. At the same time, costs increased much faster than selling prices. In other words, margin pressure remains very strong.

The report also highlights other well known pressures in the field: diesel price volatility, growing liquidity issues, unfavourable payment terms and persistent recruitment difficulties.

A useful reminder of the economic reality the sector is still facing.

Source: ITLB, Q1 2026 business survey. https://www.itlb.be/fr/Conjunctuuronderzoek

10/06/2026

🚛 Diesel engines continue to evolve.

Volvo Trucks has unveiled a new driveline featuring a next-generation 13-litre engine and an optimized gearbox.

The objective is clear: reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions while improving operational performance. Renault Trucks announces fuel savings of up to 4% compared to the previous generation, while the use of alternative fuels such as HVO and B100 can further reduce emissions across the fuel's entire lifecycle.

This announcement highlights a reality that is often overlooked: the energy transition is not only about new powertrains.

For many transport operators, especially in long-haul heavy-duty transport, these solutions offer an immediately available pathway to decarbonisation, without waiting for the full deployment of electric or hydrogen infrastructure.

More than ever, the market appears to be moving toward a multi-energy future, where improved combustion engines, renewable fuels, electric mobility and hydrogen will each have a role to play depending on the use case.

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Les moteurs Volvo Trucks les plus économes en carburant jamais conçus sont arrivés – deux tout nouveaux moteurs de 13 litres prêts pour les carburants diesel et gaz renouvelables, y compris les futures applications à l'hydrogène. Tous sont basés sur la toute dernière plateforme moteur dév...